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Social Policy and Social Programs: A Method for the Practical Public Policy Analyst

by: Chambers, Donald E.

Social Policy and Social Programs: A Method for the Practical Public Policy Analyst

by: Chambers, Donald E.

ISBN 13:
9780205291489
ISBN 10:
0205291481
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2000
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

This text teaches the basics of social policy and program analysis, as well as teaching how to design new programs or improve existing ones. Students are provided with a history of social problem perspectives as well as social program and policy provisions in Chapter 2. They then learn how to locate important court decisions that shape the way a social program or policy is implemented in Chapter 3. Students also learn evaluative criteria for judging the effectiveness of major policy and program elements in order to evaluate and improve both existing programs and their own work in creating new programs. In this edition, new social programs have been included and existing programs have been updated to include the latest changes. Chapter 11, which provides an example of the analysis of a social program (child welfare), has been completely rewritten and updated.

Preface

PART ONE Creating the Context for Social Policy Analysis: The Social Problem--Historical and Judicial Contexts

(62)

Introduction: The Problem of Policy for Practitioners

(6)

1 Analyzing the Social Problem Background of Social Policies and Social Programs

(24)

The Nature of Social Problems

(1)

Social Problem Analysis

(15)

Problem Definition

(5)

Causes and Consequences

(3)

Ideology and Values

(1)

Gainers and Losers

(4)

Using the Conclusions of Social Problem Analysis to Design Social Policies and Programs and to Judge their "Fit" to the Social Problem

(3)

Summary

(5)

2 Creating the Context for the Analysis of Social Policies: Understanding the Historical Context

(16)

Introduction

(1)

The Idea of Historical Context

(2)

Using Historical Context to Understand Social Problem Viewpoints

(6)

Questions to Guide the Search for the Historical Context of a Social Problem Viewpoint

(2)

Using Historical Context to Understand Social Policy and Program Designs

(3)

Political Process

(1)

Formal Structure

(2)

The Food Stamp Program: An Example

(1)

Summary

(4)

3 The Judiciary as a Shaper of Social Policy, Program, and Practice

(16)

Introduction

(1)

How Are Public Programs Established and Funded? The Political and Legislative Processes

(12)

The Regulatory Process Following Enactment

(4)

A Simple Framework for Examining Judicial Decisions

(4)

Using the Canon Framework to Analyze Judicial Decisions That Create or Alter Social Policy

(3)

Summary

(3)

PART TWO A Style of Policy Analysis for the Practical Public Policy Analyst

(170)

Introduction

(2)

4 An Overview of a Style of Policy Analysis: A Value-Critical Approach

(14)

The Policy and Program Analysis Process: An Overview of the Six Fundamental Policy Elements

(3)

Criteria for a Value-Critical Appraisal of Social Policy and Programs

(3)

Summary

(2)

5 The Analysis of Policy Goals and Objectives in Social Programs and Policies

(32)

Introduction

(1)

Definitions and Basic Concepts for Analysis of Goals and Objectives

(2)

Different Types of Goals and Objectives

(1)

Manifest and Latent Goals

(1)

Distinguishing between Goals and Objectives

(1)

Objectives (Not Goals) Must Contain Target Group Specifications and Performance Standards

(2)

Purpose of Goals and Objectives

(3)

Setting Goals and Objectives in the Personal Social Services

(1)

Goals and Objectives Vary According to the Developmental Stage of the Program

(1)

Methods of Identifying Goals and Objectives

(2)

Step 1: Locate the Enabling Legislation

(1)

Step 2: Locate Legislative History

(1)

Step 3: Locate Staff and Committee Studies and Reports

(1)

Step 4: Check Other "Official" Sources

(1)

Locating Sources for Goals in Private and State-Administered Programs

(1)

Evaluating Program or Policy System Goals and Objectives: A Value-Critical Approach

(4)

Introduction

(4)

Evaluating the "Fit" between Goals and Objectives and the Social Problem Analysis

(1)

Evaluating Goals and Objectives against Traditional Economic Criteria: Adequacy, Equity, and Efficiency

(3)

Adequacy

(1)

Equity

(2)

Efficiency

100

(1)

Evaluation Criteria Specific to Goals and Objectives

100

(3)

Clarity

100

(1)

Measurability

101

(1)

Manipulability

101

(1)

Concern with Outcomes Not Services Provided

102

(1)

The Analyst's Own Value Perspectives in Evaluating the Merit of Goals and Objectives

103

(2)

Some Special Problems in Evaluating Goals and Objectives in Personal Social Services

105

(2)

Summary

107

(4)

6 Analysis of Types of Benefits and Services

111

(20)

Introduction

111

(1)

A Classification Scheme for Benefit and Service Types

111

(5)

Summary of Types of Benefits and Services

116

(1)

Multiple and Interrelated Benefits

117

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Benefit and Service Types

117

(4)

Stigmatization, Cost-Effectiveness, Substitutability, Target Efficiency, and "Trade-Offs"

117

(3)

The Political and Public Administration Viewpoint

120

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Benefit Types: Consumer Sovereignty, Coercion, and Intrusiveness

121

(2)

Criteria for Evaluating the Fit of the Benefit/Service Type to the Social Problem Analysis

123

(4)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Benefit Forms: Adequacy, Equity, and Efficiency

127

(1)

Summary

128

(3)

7 Analysis of Eligibility Rules (Who Gets What, How Much, and Under What Conditions)

131

(34)

Introduction

131

(1)

Types of Eligibility Rules

132

(10)

Eligibility Rules Based on Prior Contributions

133

(1)

Eligibility by Administrative Rule and Regulation

134

(1)

Eligibility by Private Contract

135

(1)

Eligibility by Professional Discretion

136

(1)

Eligibility by Administrative Discretion

137

(2)

Eligibility by Judicial Decision

139

(1)

Eligibility by Means Testing

140

(1)

Establishing Attachment to the Workforce

141

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Eligibility Rules

142

(6)

Fit with the Social Problem Analysis

142

(1)

Criteria Specific to Eligibility Rules

143

(5)

Trade-Offs in Evaluating Eligibility Rules

148

(1)

Overwhelming Costs, Overutilization, and Underutilization

149

(4)

Work Disincentives and Eligibility Rules

153

(3)

Procreational Incentives, Marital Instability, and Generational Dependency

156

(2)

Opportunities for Political Interference via Weak Eligibility Rules

158

(2)

Summary

160

(5)

8 Analysis of Service-Delivery Systems and Social Program and Policy Design

165

(30)

Introduction

165

(1)

Social Policy and Program Design

165

(7)

Program Theory

167

(3)

Program Specification

170

(2)

Some Different Types of Administration and Delivery of Social Service Programs, Benefits, and Services

172

(10)

Centralized Service-Delivery Systems

172

(2)

Client-Centered Management and "Inverted Hierarchy" Service-Delivery Systems

174

(1)

Federated Service-Delivery Organizations

175

(1)

Case Management Service-Delivery Systems

176

(1)

Staffing with Indigenous Workers as a Service-Delivery Strategy

177

(2)

Referral Agencies in Delivering Social Service

179

(1)

Program Consumer/Beneficiary, Client-Controlled Organizations as a Service-Delivery Strategy

180

(1)

Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Agencies as Service-Delivery Strategy

181

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating Service Delivery

182

(8)

Introduction

182

(1)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Services and Benefits Should Be Integrated and Continuous

182

(2)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Services and Benefits Should Be Easily Accessible

184

(1)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Organizations Should Be Accountable for Their Actions and Decisions

184

(4)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Citizens and Consumers Should Be Participating in Organizational Decision Making

188

(2)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Organizations and Their Staff Must Be Able to Relate to Racial, Gender, and Ethnic Diversity

190

(1)

Summary

190

(5)

9 Concepts for the Analysis of Methods of Financing

195

(28)

Introduction

195

(1)

The Insurance Principle: Prepayments and Other Variations

196

(5)

Voluntary Contributions

201

(4)

General Revenue Appropriations

205

(8)

Block Grants

207

(2)

Reimbursement Mechanisms

209

(4)

Direct Out-of-Pocket Payment by Consumer

213

(1)

Corporate/Employment-Based Funding of Benefits

214

(3)

Public and Private Funding: Distinctions

217

(1)

Summary

218

(5)

10 Analysis of Interactions among Policy Elements

223

(10)

Introduction

223

(1)

Coentitlement

223

(3)

Disentitlement

226

(1)

Contrary Effects

227

(2)

Duplication

229

(1)

Summary

230

(3)

PART THREE Analysis of Social Policies and Social Programs Using Basic Concepts and Evaluation Criteria: An Example

233

(25)

Introduction

233

(2)

11 An Example of Social Policy and Social Program Analysis: Selected Features of Federal Child Welfare Legislation of the 1970 -- 1998 Era Concerned with Child Abuse

235

(23)

The Social Problem Context

235

(7)

Definition of the Social Problem

236

(1)

The Ideological Perspective

237

(3)

Causal Analysis

240

(2)

Gainers and Losers

242

(1)

The Judicial Context

242

(1)

The Historical Context

243

(2)

The Social Program and Policy System

245

(13)

Introduction

245

(1)

Goals and Objectives

245

(2)

Eligibility Rules

247

(1)

Form of Benefit and/or Service

248

(1)

Administration and Service Delivery

249

(4)

Financing

253

(1)

Interactions between Basic Policy Elements and between This and Other Programs

254

(4)

Bibliography

258

(8)

Index

266

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0205291481

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